NCAA Womens Volleyball: Sarah Reaves Eye On The Prize: One of the Best ASU Volleyball Has Ever Seen is Ready to Lead in 2010
Senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves is an undeniable force on the Arizona
State University volleyball court, bringing experience and
extraordinary athletic ability to a youthful team that many expect to
make a big impact in the NCAA tournament this year.
A highly decorated athlete, Reaves made the Pac-10 Freshman team, and
was named all around Pac-10 Honorable Mention the past three years. As a
junior, she led the team in kills for the third consecutive year with
459 kills. This season, Reaves says she is looking forward to breaking a
few more personal records and to the team surprising people on the
hardwood.
Head Coach Jason Watson recognizes the prominent role Reaves plays on
the team. “She's a wonderful teammate. She works hard and brings her
work ethic with her daily. She gives so much of herself to our team.
That's not easy to do and it's something we don't take for granted.”
Reaves says the key to this season’s success lies in the squad’s
mindset, “As a team we need to believe that we can beat those good teams
out there.”
“I know that we ask a lot of her - not only in the gym, but as a
potential leader on our team,” said Coach Watson. “Clearly, her
experience is what helps her and those around her prepare for the
battles we'll face this season. So, we'll look for her to continue to
provide for us the play and competitive drive as she's done in past
seasons.”
An Arizona native, Reaves attended Ironwood High School, where as a
multi-sport athlete she earned three varsity volleyball letters and
lettered all four years in track and field. Reaves began playing
volleyball at 14, and played competitively for Zia Athletic Club.
The Kinesiology major says she chose ASU because she liked the idea of
playing at a large university close to home. Reaves is happy with her
decision saying, “How ASU treats and works with student-athletes is
amazing.”
When asked what girls with Division-I volleyball aspirations can do to
follow in her footsteps, Reaves says young players need to, “believe
that they can (do it) and don’t let anyone tell them differently.”
When not competing, Reaves enjoys hiking, reading and playing her new
guitar. Once her playing days are over, she plans to attend school to
become a physical therapist.
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